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Second half collapse costs Ajax investors millions

Shares in Ajax slumped this morning following the shock last-minute defeat of the Dutch soccer club by Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League semi-final.

Ajax shares were down 19.8% at 18.85 euros in early session trading, although the stock remains up by around 30% so far in 2019.

The Dutch club have made millions out of their surprise Champions League run and could profit from selling some of their stars.

Brazilian Lucas Moura scored a last-gasp winner late on Wednesday to complete his hat-trick, and seal a 3-2 win to send London's Tottenham Hotspur past Ajax and into the Champions League final on away goals.

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